The treasure hunt for southern Colorado’s Empty Stocking Fund is back for a second year. In 2016, the organization exceeded its goal of raising $1 million and hopes this year it will raise even more. All day, the old Ivy Wild School has been filled with hundreds of...

The Home Front Cares has been providing one-time, emergency financial grants to active duty military and veterans in Colorado Springs and Denver since 2003. “The organization was initially started by two retired Air Force colonels, Bob Carlone and Joe Henjum,...

The Salvation Army has a big impact on Colorado Springs, which has a vast need, said Capt. David Kauffman, the nonprofit’s El Paso County coordinator and corps officer. “Our mission unfolds a bit more every day,” Kauffman said, “but we really...

Whether it’s down the street or across the country, when disaster strikes it’s a given the American Red Cross will be on the scene to offer aid. This year, volunteers have trekked from the American Red Cross Southeastern Chapter with supplies to offer...

After injuries she received in boot camp prompted early medical retirement, former Army Staff Sgt. Kim Davenport had no choice but to seek physical therapy from civilian outlets. To her amazement, Davenport discovered she didn’t have the same emotional and...